Another Starke County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The Starke County Health Department says the man, who was over the age of 60, died at LaPorte Hospital on Wednesday. No additional information about him will be released due to privacy laws.
Continue readingA Logansport man has died, following a motorcycle crash due to lane changes last weekend in Pulaski County. David Gifford, 70, was involved in a crash at the intersection of U.S. 35 and County Road 800 South on Saturday, July 11, according to the St. Joseph County Coroner’s Office.
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Eastern Pulaski students will be “strongly encouraged” to wear face masks when they return to class next month. The school corporation has released its COVID-19 reopening protocols.
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The Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program has already gotten thousands of applications.
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Indiana will remain in Stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan for at least another two weeks. Holcomb announced the change during Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing.
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More than two months after the City of Knox was awarded a $250,000 COVID-19 Response Program grant, the money has finally made its way to local businesses. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that the funding came into the city last week, and it was distributed to 27 qualifying businesses within two days.
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West Central students will be encouraged but not required to wear face masks when they return to school next month. The school corporation released its COVID-19 reopening plans Tuesday.
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Free COVID-19 testing is taking place in Knox. The Indiana State Department of Health is testing residents at Knox High School between now and Saturday, July 18 and again next week from Tuesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 25, according to the Starke County Health Department.
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Pulaski County government employees now have some updated COVID-19 protocols to follow. The county council and commissioners adopted the new policies during an emergency joint session Monday.
Continue readingWest Central’s principals will get a slight pay adjustment. Updated principals’ contracts were approved by the school board last week, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingPulaski County government employees could soon be required to wear face masks at work. The county council and commissioners will discuss COVID-19 protocol for employees during an emergency joint session tonight.
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A Knox High School teacher is voicing concern with the development of the school corporation’s COVID-19 reopening plan. Maria Sullivan told the school board last week that she and others had major concerns but weren’t given much of a chance to offer input.
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The Eastern Pulaski School Board will discuss a COVID-19 reopening plan today. Eastern Pulaski has been coordinating with the West Central School Corporation to create a countywide plan.
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The Town of North Judson is trying to bring COVID-19 relief funding to small businesses. The town plans to apply for a $250,000 COVID-19 Response Program grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingThe City of LaPorte will require the use of face masks in retail stores starting Sunday. In an executive order issued by Mayor Tom Dermody Friday, customers and employees will be required to use a face covering in enclosed businesses unless they have a medical exemption. However, those at high risk of COVID-19 complications are encouraged to avoid public gatherings as much as possible.
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Oregon-Davis is joining other Starke and LaPorte County school corporations in sharing more details about its reopening plans. At this point, O-D is still planning on a full return of students and staff on August 6, but that could change depending on the situation at the time.
Continue readingA lack of air conditioning is creating challenges for Indiana’s COVID-19 testing. The state-sponsored sites run by OptumServe were initially set up in National Guard armories. The problem now, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box, is that few if any of those buildings are air conditioned, and there are OSHA guidelines that have to be followed to keep the workers safe.
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Those owing money to Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services have a few more weeks before collection efforts resume.
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Having COVID-19 may not make you immune to getting it again. During Wednesday’s briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that recent studies indicate that COVID-19 is like some other coronavirus illnesses, when it comes to immunity.
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An uptick in COVID-19 cases has prompted some adjustments to Friday’s Winamac High School graduation. It’s scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT at the football field.
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